AMO Physicist

Reedmace Talent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK quantum technology company is seeking an AMO Physicist in Birmingham to build and optimize advanced systems and collaborate on innovative projects. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in Atomic or Quantum Physics and experience with cold atoms, lasers, and CADCAM design. Join a dynamic team working on groundbreaking research with a clear path for growth. Competitive salary of £45k - £65k offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension and benefits

Qualifications

• PhD in Atomic Physics or Quantum Physics (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with cold atoms, lasers, vacuum systems, and RF circuits.
• Proficiency in optics and mechanical design using CADCAM (Autodesk).
• Experience in simulations and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize advanced systems and subsystems.
• Solve technical problems through research and experimentation.
• Work with cold atoms and lasers, vacuum systems, RF circuits, and optics.

Skills

Cold atoms

Lasers

Vacuum systems

RF circuits

Optics

Mechanical design (CADCAM)

Data simulation and analysis

Python

Critical thinking

Education

PhD in Atomic Physics or Quantum Physics

Tools

Jira

CADCAM (Autodesk)

Job description

AMO Physicist

Location: Onsite, Birmingham

Remuneration: Competitive / Negotiable - as a guideline £45k - £65k

Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension and benefits

About Delta.g

Delta.g is a UK quantum technology company developing gravity sensing tools that unlock real‑time spatial intelligence. Our sensors allow users to see what lies beneath the surface of the Earth using gravity alone, revealing hidden sinkholes, old mine workings, and buried infrastructure without digging. Spun out of the University of Birmingham, our technology is new, powerful, and close to commercial deployment. We have just raised £4.6 million in investment led by Serendipity Capital, NSSIF, and SCVC, and are scaling rapidly. We are building our team in partnership with Reedmace Talent, experts in helping tech companies scale through in‑house hiring. We do not use recruitment agencies, we hire directly.

About the role

We are seeking an AMO Physicist to join our high performing team, working on ground‑breaking technology. This role involves building and testing advanced products, designing and optimizing systems, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive innovation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from designing mechanical elements to conducting data simulation and analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Build and optimize advanced systems and subsystems.
• Solve technical problems through research and experimentation.
• Work with cold atoms and lasers, vacuum systems, RF circuits, optics, and custom magnetic environments.
• Use CADCAM for mechanical design.

Ideal candidate

• PhD in Atomic Physics or Quantum Physics (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with cold atoms, lasers, vacuum systems, and RF circuits.
• Proficiency in optics, mechanical design using CADCAM (Autodesk), and creating custom magnetic environments.
• Experience in simulations, calculations, and diagnostic tools like high‑frequency spectrum analyzers and mixed‑domain oscilloscopes.
• Familiarity with software tools such as Jira, CADCAM, Autodesk,
• Able to use Python
• Independent, self‑driven, flexible, and adaptable.
• Trustworthy and evidence‑driven, with the ability to engage in constructive debates and reach mutual conclusions.
• Willingness to perform hands‑on tasks and support junior team members.

Why join us?

• Be part of a team working on ground‑breaking quantum sensing technology at a fast growing business
• Work on diverse and challenging projects with a clear path for future growth.
• Collaborate with experts in the field and contribute to ground‑breaking research and development.

Application process

If you are passionate about atomic, molecular, and optical physics and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV, providing your full contact details, (including location & telephone number) highlighting any relevant projects and experience.